In Parliament
Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Minimum Age Requirement for Private Hire Car Drivers
1 August 2017
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Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked the Minister for Transport in view of the recent fatal accident involving a young driver of a private hire car, whether LTA will consider reviewing its current policy position and impose a minimum age requirement for private hire car drivers to bring it in line with that of taxi drivers.
Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:
1. LTA has imposed a minimum of two years' driving experience, rather than a minimum age, on applicants for the Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence. Traffic accident data does not show that there is a higher incidence of accidents among younger drivers.
2. LTA also rejects applicants with a poor driving record, such as conviction for drunk driving and those who have had their driving licence revoked. These conditions are reviewed regularly.